Analysis of Soil-Vegetation Interrelationships in a South-Southern Secondary Forest of Nigeria by D. D. Eni, A. I. Iwara, R. A. Offiong

“…PCA result showed that exchangeable sodium, organic matter, cation exchange capacity, exchangeable calcium, and sand content were the major soil properties sustaining the regenerative capacity and luxuriant characteristics of the secondary forest, while tree size and tree density constituted the main vegetation parameters protecting and enriching the soil for its continuous support to the vegetation after decades of anthropogenic disturbance (food crop cultivation and illegal logging activities) before its acquisition and subsequent preservation by the Cross River State government in 2003. …”
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Column Adsorption Studies for the Removal of Cr(VI) Ions by Ethylamine Modified Chitosan Carbonized Rice Husk Composite Beads with Modelling and Optimization by S. Sugashini, K. M. Meera Sheriffa Begum

“…The effect of process variables such as initial metal ion concentration, adsorbent dosage and pH were optimized using RSM in order to ensure high adsorption capacity at low adsorbent dosage and high initial metal ion concentration of Cr(VI) in batch process. …”
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Compression Load Tests on Composite Foundations of Spread Footing Anchored by Helical Anchors by Mingqiang Sheng, Zengzhen Qian, Xianlong Lu

“…The compression load-settlement curves of composite foundations exhibit an initial linear-elastic segment, a curve transition, and a final linear region, and their capacities should be interpreted from the load-settlement curves. …”
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Increased Haematopoietic Supportive Function of USSC from Umbilical Cord Blood Compared to CB MSC and Possible Role of DLK-1 by Simone Maria Kluth, Teja Falk Radke, Gesine Kögler

“…Since first being described by our group, delta like 1 homologue (DLK-1) was determined as a discriminating factor between the distinct cord blood-derived subpopulations: the unrestricted somatic stromal cells (USSC), which lack adipogenic differentiation capacity, and the BM MSC-like CB MSC. In this study, experiments assessing the haematopoiesis-supporting capacity and molecular biological analyses were conducted and clearly confirmed different properties. …”
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Scope of E-Commerce use, innovation capability, and performance: Food sector MSMEs in Indonesia by Liliana Inggrit Wijaya, Zunairoh Zunairoh, Muhammad Izharuddin, Andri Rianawati

“…This study aims to identify and evaluate the main factors that influence the performance of MSMEs in the food sector, focusing on two main variables: the scope of e-commerce use and the capacity for innovation. This research also uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis techniques using smart-PLS software. …”
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A Wearable Wireless Energy Link for Thin-Film Batteries Charging by Giuseppina Monti, Laura Corchia, Egidio De Benedetto, Luciano Tarricone

“…A wireless charger for low capacity thin-film batteries is presented. The proposed device consists of a nonradiative wireless resonant energy link and a power management unit. …”
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Une bactérie multirésistante avant l’ère des antibiotiques : l’agent de la mélioïdose by Buisson, Yves

“…Melioidosis is an infectious, tropical and emerging disease, due to a bacterium of the hydrotelluric environment, Burkholderia pseudomallei, which is considered as a potential biological weapon because of its exceptional resistance and virulence capacities. Its worldwide spread, outside the original endemic foci of Southeast Asia and Australia, is favoured by global warming and the diabetes mellitus pandemic, which is the main predisposing factor.In humans, melioidosis is an opportunistic infection, following professional (rice farmers, soldiers) or accidental contamination, by inhalation or inoculation. …”
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Aminopropyl-Functionalized Silica CO2 Adsorbents via Sonochemical Methods by Gregory P. Knowles, Alan L. Chaffee

“…Sonication products with higher tether loadings were found to exhibit higher CO2 sorption capacities as expected.…”
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Effect of CO2 Huff and Puff Rounds on Crude Oil Properties by Qionglin Shi, Sha Gong, Xiaoping Qin

“…In view of the deterioration of oil well liquid supply capacity and oil increase effect after multiple rounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) huff and puff, according to the actual conditions of the Ng12 reservoir in the XA oilfield, an indoor physical simulation experimental model was established. …”
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Development and Preliminary testing of a Mixing and Pelletizing Machine for Livestock Feeds Production by T.A. Ishola, R.A. Busari, O.S. Aboyeji

“…The results showed that the highest throughput capacity and pelletizing efficiency were 116.12 kg/h and 86.76 % at a moisture content of 26 % (db) respectively. …”
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Development and Preliminary testing of a Mixing and Pelletizing Machine for Livestock Feeds Production by T.A. Ishola, R.A. Busari, O.S. Aboyeji

“…The results showed that the highest throughput capacity and pelletizing efficiency were 116.12 kg/h and 86.76 % at a moisture content of 26 % (db) respectively. …”
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Time-Dependent Transportation Network Design considering Construction Impact by Yi He, Ziqi Song, Lihui Zhang

“…We address the problem of selecting road-widening projects in an urban network, determining the optimal link capacity, and designing the schedule of the selected projects simultaneously. …”
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UAV selection for high-speed train communication using OTFS modulation by Ehab Mahmoud Mohamed, Sherief Hashima

“…Based on these estimates, HST can predict the maximum coverage period each UAV provides, allowing for selecting the best UAV while considering their remaining battery capacities. Numerical analysis demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed approach compared to other benchmarks in various scenarios.…”
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Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cells: Tissue Localization, Characterization, and Heterogeneity by Patrick C. Baer, Helmut Geiger

“…ASCs are isolated by their capacity to adhere to plastic. Nevertheless, recent isolation and culture techniques lack standardization. …”
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Dynamic Response and Parametric Studies of Elliptical Blast-Resistant Door with the Combined Structure for Large Vacuum Explosion Containers by Saiwei Cheng, Xiaojie Li, Yang Wang, Yuxin Wang, Honghao Yan

“…The calculation results show that the newly proposed EBD’s blast-resistance capacity is better than that of the traditional structure. …”
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Studies of the Sorption of Palladium(II) Ions from Model Chloride Systems onto an Ion Exchanger Containing Isothiourea Groups and onto Weakly Basic Anion Exchangers of Various Type... by Z. Hubicki, M. Leszczyńska

“…The selective ion exchanger Purolite S-920 exhibited the highest value for the working ion-exchange capacity of Pd(II) ions.…”
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Multiscenario-Based Train Headway Analysis under Virtual Coupling System by Jinyi Pan, Qiyuan Peng, Shuguang Zhan, Jiaqi Bai

“…Chinese high-speed railway has implemented large-scale network operation with an urgent need for capacity improvement. The concept of virtual coupling seems to be a promising solution that provides a new operational scenario for high-speed railway, where trains are formed into a cooperative convoy and run synchronously with small train headways. …”
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Update on Nonsurgical Lung Volume Reduction Procedures by J. Alberto Neder, Denis E. O’Donnell

“…Patients presenting with severe air trapping (e.g., inspiratory capacity/total lung capacity (TLC) < 25%, residual volume > 225% predicted) and thoracic hyperinflation (TLC > 150% predicted) have the greatest potential to derive benefit from ELVR procedures. …”
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Clinical isolates of Candida auris with enhanced adherence and biofilm formation due to genomic amplification of ALS4. by Jian Bing, Zhangyue Guan, Tianhong Zheng, Zhijie Zhang, Shuru Fan, Craig L Ennis, Clarissa J Nobile, Guanghua Huang

“…In this study, we report a new aggregating form of two clinical C. auris isolates with increased biofilm forming capacity due to enhanced adherence of adjacent cells and surfaces. …”
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On the Performance of Portable NiMH Batteries of General Use by Diego F. Quintero Pulido, Catalin Felix Covrig, Matthias Bruchhausen

“…The performance and durability parameters—capacity, charge retention, charge recovery, and endurance in cycles—are measured for these types of batteries, according to the standard IEC 61951-2:2017 NiMH batteries. …”
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